Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Washington — Democrats will be trying to take control of the Senate in the midterm elections next year, eyeing a handful of competitive races and a couple of long-shot bids. Over a third of the Senate ... Read More

Midterm elections are as unpredictable as ever, as 2026 looms

Determining the political landscape for next year’s midterm elections may prove to be impossible. At least right now. Midterms have become increasingly challenging to decipher in recent cycles. A ... Read More

Democrats take more aggressive approach as 2026 midterm elections come into focus

The Democratic National Committee kicked off its summer meetings in Minneapolis on Monday. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall breaks down how Democrats are looking ahead to the 2026 ... Read More

For Jeffries and Schumer, backing Mamdani could threaten Democrats’ midterm election hopes

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer are still keeping Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani at arm’s length as they focus on the 2026 midterm elections amid the hope Democrats can retake ... Read More

Here’s What Will Decide the Midterm Elections

Independent voters, the economy, and candidate quality will all be crucial factors. Read More

Democrats’ New Midterm Strategy: Making Deep Staters Cool

Democrats appear to have a new midterm strategy: make Deep State bureaucrats cool again. The Democratic Party has been scrambling to rebuild its image as it continues to sink to historic levels of ... Read More

Trump and Democrats Float Unusual Midterm Conventions

Both parties appear to be weighing gatherings that would gin up excitement for candidates in 2026 — and give a major platform for ambitious politicians hoping to lead the parties in 2028. By Shane ... Read More